National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (P.S.C.) And 2 Reliable Dividend Stocks For Steady Income

In a landscape marked by fluctuating global markets, where U.S. stocks have experienced volatility due to AI competition fears and political tariff risks, investors are increasingly looking for stability in their portfolios. Dividend stocks often provide a reliable income stream amid such uncertainty, as they tend to offer consistent returns through regular payouts.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.06%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.98%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.47%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.53%	★★★★★★
Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878)	4.01%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.33%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.66%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.46%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.70%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.56%	★★★★★★

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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (P.S.C.) (ADX:RAKBANK)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: The National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (P.S.C.) offers retail, Islamic, and commercial banking products and services to individuals and businesses in the United Arab Emirates, with a market cap of AED13.28 billion.

Operations: The National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (P.S.C.) generates revenue through its diverse offerings in retail, Islamic, and commercial banking services aimed at both individual and corporate clients throughout the United Arab Emirates.

Dividend Yield: 7.5%

RAKBANK offers a compelling dividend yield of 7.45%, ranking in the top 25% within the AE market. The bank's dividends are well-covered by earnings, with a payout ratio of 48.4%. However, its dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade. Despite recent earnings growth of 16.4%, future earnings are expected to decline slightly by an average of 1% annually over the next three years, which may affect dividend stability.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (P.S.C.) stock in this dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah (P.S.C.)'s share price might be on the cheaper side.

Univanich Palm Oil (SET:UVAN)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Univanich Palm Oil Public Company Limited operates oil palm plantations, crushing mills, and engages in oil palm research and seed businesses in Thailand, with a market cap of THB9.07 billion.

Operations: Univanich Palm Oil's revenue segments include oil palm plantations, crushing mills, and oil palm research and seed businesses in Thailand.

Dividend Yield: 7.6%

Univanich Palm Oil offers a strong dividend yield of 7.61%, placing it in the top 25% of Thai dividend payers. The dividends are well-supported by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 59.1% and 60.9%, respectively. However, its dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade, despite recent growth in payments. Earnings have shown robust growth recently, with significant increases reported for the third quarter of 2024.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Univanich Palm Oil's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Univanich Palm Oil's share price might be too pessimistic.

KandenkoLtd (TSE:1942)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Kandenko Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, functions as a general infrastructure company in Japan and has a market cap of ¥528.37 billion.

Operations: Kandenko Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its operations as a general infrastructure company in Japan.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Kandenko Ltd. recently increased its dividend guidance, projecting JPY 82 per share, up from JPY 25 due to strong private construction investment and productivity gains. The company’s dividends are well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 25% and cash flows at a 68.8% cash payout ratio. Although its dividend yield of 3.18% is below the top tier in Japan, Kandenko's dividends have been reliable and stable over the past decade, supported by robust earnings growth.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of KandenkoLtd.
• Our valuation report here indicates KandenkoLtd may be undervalued.

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